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AttackOfTheClones said:
~ We're heading to Nashville in May (first time in decades)
Staying downtown, and have a few things scheduled.
Ryman Auditorium show (bucket list)
Zoo
Biking
Johnny Cash Museum
Honky Tonk Central
BlueBird Cafe

We're not country fans per se, but enjoy Bluegrass, Americana, Honky Tonk, Folk, Rockabilly, etc.

Any other places of interest we shouldn't pass up?

Thank you in advance!
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If you are seeing a show at the Ryman I highly recommend sitting in the balcony if you don't already have your tickets. Due to the venue layout, speaker mount/direction, and acoustics the sound is better up there (much like Hoyt Sherman and the Uptown in KC). If you are on the lower level you need seats around row J or better otherwise you will be below the overhang. There are also pillars/support beams that can obstruct views under there as well. Easily one of the best sounding indoor venues I've been too.

Depending on your age and tastes you might get sick of/not care for the Broadway scene. It's crowded, touristy, and has a lot of ****** country music being played. There are some places that are off that scene that have a different vibe (like East Nashville). There's a really fun bar called the Lipstick Lounge; it's a "lesbian bar" but due to it's nature and karaoke it often draws in all walks of life. We went and had a great time.

We did a tour of the Nelson Greenbriar Distillery. It was pretty cool as it had a lot of history, with the original founders great (or great great) grandsons re-opening under the original name. If you are into that sort of thing I would highly recommend it.

I would also checkout do615.com for concerts/events that may be happening in or around town when you are there.
 
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AttackOfTheClones said:
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Totally agree. No interest in Grand Ol Opry.

We're heading to the original Grand Ol Opry venue -- Ryman Auditorium, which books a variety of acts.

After scheduling vacation, I discovered John Mellencamp has a 3-night stop @ the Ryman during our stay. Super-pumped. So I have tickets for one of those shows
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Mellencamp- after what my friends said, no way would I go to his show.
 
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Bluffers said:
Just got back a few days ago.
Get tickets to see "The Time Jumpers." They play every Monday evening at a club at 3rd and Ash. Some times Emmy Lou or Vince Gill just shows up and sits in with them.
For lunch one day, find "Sweats." Is a soul food lunch place just north of downtown, you won't be sorry.
Do walk the strip and enjoy the night life as others have said. I find the old reiman auditorium downtown much more meaningful to visit, rather than the new Opery.
Stop and eat at Jubilee Cafe just outside Peoria if your travels take you that direction. A bunch of old women serving real food. Enjoy.
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Much appreciated!
 
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  1. Yee-haw brewery/old smokie distillery is a pretty cool place to check out downtown.
  2. Milk & honey is a good place for brunch in the Gulch always busy like biscuit love is
  3. The Diner Nashville is cool place for brunch is you get a spot on one of the upper levels
  4. Whiskey bent, Nudies, & tin roof are some of my favorite original honkey tonks.
  5. Bakersfield is a good Mexican place with good Margs.
 
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Much appreciated!
ZRF said:
If you are seeing a show at the Ryman I highly recommend sitting in the balcony if you don't already have your tickets. Due to the venue layout, speaker mount/direction, and acoustics the sound is better up there (much like Hoyt Sherman and the Uptown in KC). If you are on the lower level you need seats around row J or better otherwise you will be below the overhang. There are also pillars/support beams that can obstruct views under there as well. Easily one of the best sounding indoor venues I've been too.

Depending on your age and tastes you might get sick of/not care for the Broadway scene. It's crowded, touristy, and has a lot of ****** country music being played. There are some places that are off that scene that have a different vibe (like East Nashville). There's a really fun bar called the Lipstick Lounge; it's a "lesbian bar" but due to it's nature and karaoke it often draws in all walks of life. We went and had a great time.

We did a tour of the Nelson Greenbriar Distillery. It was pretty cool as it had a lot of history, with the original founders great (or great great) grandsons re-opening under the original name. If you are into that sort of thing I would highly recommend it.

I would also checkout do615.com for concerts/events that may be happening in or around town when you are there.
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I was in Nashville last April for a work conference. It was not downtown, it was in the large resort away from downtown (Gaylord Opryland). I did go to a show at the Grand Ole Opry and I thought it was neat. The night I was there some of the acts were Terri Clark, Clay Walker and Kelsi Ballerini. The Nashville Palace was across the street from the resort. It was a cool place. I visited with a local there and he said locals pretty much avoid Broadway which I could see why. Definitely fun to visit though. I imagine Broadway to Nashville residents would be like The Strip to Vegas residents. Anyway, point being, if you want something low key and laid back check out the Nashville Palace.

I am going back in August and am looking forward to spending more time on Broadway. I had my 2 step daughters with me last time so outside of eating at Johnny Cash's restaurant and going to his museum I was not able to see much else of Broadway. I am definitely making some notes with some of the recommendations in this thread!
 
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jsb said:
We did a tour of the old RCA recording studio. Not sure if it was separate or part of the Country Music Hall of Fame. But I really liked it.
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You can get tickets from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum for the Studio B tour.. They put you on a bus and take you right over. I agree that the tour was very interesting and informative.
 
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The Country Music Hall of Fame is very interesting and features more than "just" country music. It's about the history, the influences, both old and new. Not that pricey and well worth a couple hours of your time.

Hatch Show Print (same complex as the H of F) makes the old-style three-color posters with letterpress printing and hand-carved artwork. We did a tour there a few years back. https://www.hatchshowprint.com/

A definite second on Monell's in Germantown (just north of downtown). Breakfast OR dinner is a great option. I'd vote for breakfast, personally. It really is a great place. Just be prepared to sit with people you don't know at large tables if you aren't already a big group. With all the times I've been there, I've never encountered a table that wasn't friendly with conversation flowing during the meal. Locals will ask you where you've eaten and if you haven't tried any or many places, they'll rattle off a long list of restaurants to try. They don't care what you've seen because everyone pretty much sees and does the same stuff. Nashville is known for country music and FOOD. So, ask the locals for their favorite eating spots, too.

Do be prepared for a lot of traffic in Nashville. It's grown tremendously over the last 20 years, especially: over 700,000 in the city, 2022 estimate (now the largest in Tennessee), with a CSA of just over 2,000,000.
 
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